Hi all, from a guy with a phobia.

[Agita]

Hi, I have what I currently think is trypanophobia. I've had it for a long couple years now. :(

It's caused daily anxieties for the last 3 years anyway. I have obsessive thoughts over the subject but I'm controlling it by meds. Day and night difference even after day one of taking them. I had panic attacks for a long time, but now I don't know if I have them anymore. In the fight or flight mode I am %100 fight and get angry when I'm stressed out about the subject. I'm not angry at anyone but I just have the feeling of anger. I used to have all the symptoms of a panic attack but now I have them all Except high heart rate. I end up pacing for hours with racing thoughts.

Oh well that's me in a nutshell.

Nice to be here.

[Kuma]

Hey agita. Have you considered trying cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? It can be REALLY well suited to this sort of thing, and can have a dramatic positive impact. It is also traditionally relatively short term therapy -- maybe 10 or 12 sessions or something like that. It is very different than traditional psychotherapy. There are therapists who specialize in CBT. Something to consider. Best wishes, Kuma

[Agita]

Hi Kuma :)

Actually I have done CBT. It worked okay to ease some of the stress. I've also done EMDR, RRT, Psychoanalysis and Mindfulness all with different psychiatrist, psychologist and LPCs. I haven't tried Clinical Hypnosis yet, but if my current desensitization and exposure therapy doesn't work out I might go that route. :)

I'm an odd case so some of the traditional things don't have much effect. CBT is really well suited to this though. ( I did 15 weeks with one of the best therapists in my area)